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Hayat

/hah-YAHT/Fulani & Yoruba · a girl’s name

“Life, vitality, and the gift of living”

In Fulani

How to say it
hah-YAHT
Given to
Girls
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
uncommon

From the same family

01Hayatu“Life and vitality”Fulanimale→︎02Baraka“Blessing—a joyful gift from God”Fulaniany→︎03Hadiatou“A precious gift, offered with gratitude to God”Fulanifemale→︎04Hadiya“A precious gift and blessing to the family”Fulanifemale→︎

In Yoruba

How to say it
ha-YAT
Given to
Girls
Used in
Nigeria, Benin
How common
uncommon

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

HayatHayati